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Amin Younes back in parts of team training

Due to the high temperatures in Gelsenkirchen – it’s expected to be over 30 degrees this afternoon – the Royal Blues began their preparations for Saturday’s DFB-Pokal game at VfR Aalen early on Monday morning (12/8). Amin Younes was able to complete parts of the session after only working individually recently following a knee strain.

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FC Schalke 04 and Mike Büskens have come to a joint decision to part ways

FC Schalke 04 and Mike Büskens have come to a joint decision to part ways. It had already been agreed at the end of the 2023/24 season that Büskens would leave his role as assistant coach of the first team.

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Injured players near a return to action – Kalas and Bachmann in individual training

Tomas Kalas and Janik Bachmann are working individually in the gym at the start of the new week. Two other players have returned to the pitch as part of their rehabilitation programme.

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Leo Greiml joins NAC Breda

Leo Greiml will now play his football in the Eredivisie having moved from FC Schalke 04 to NAC Breda. The 23-year-old has received a contract at the newly-promoted Eredivisie side until 2026.

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Defender Tomas Kalas extends his contract at Schalke

Key player Tomas Kalas has signed a new contract at FC Schalke 04. The defender’s deal is now valid until 30th June 2027.

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Emil Højlund and Luca Podlech return to team training

On Monday, 29th July, two days after their friendly match against Leeds United, FC Schalke 04 began the final week of training ahead of their opening league game against Eintracht Braunschweig. Emil Højlund is back after missing the match against the English side due to a cold. The forward will train alongside his teammates for a significant portion of the session.

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Four S04 players training individually

There are currently four Schalke players that currently can’t take part in team training and are instead working on their own.

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Højlund in demand, Lasme working individually, Murkin injured

Emil Højlund was a man in demand after his first training session with Schalke on Tuesday (16/7). The new signing from Copenhagen took time to sign autographs and take photos with the fans following his first day at the club. Bryan Lasme was also on the training ground and trained with the ball for the first time in a few days.

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Peter Balette completes S04 backroom staff

FC Schalke 04’s backroom staff has been completed just in time for the final phase of pre-season: Peter Balette is set to join Karel Geraerts’ team straight away and will take part in his first training session on Tuesday (16/7). The Belgian is the third new face on the backroom staff after Sidney Sam and Stephan Loboué (goalkeeping coach).

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Emil Højlund joins Schalke 04

Striker Emil Højlund has joined FC Schalke 04 from FC Copenhagen. The 19-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a contract until 30th June 2028. The Dane will wear the number 15 for the club.

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Kenan Karaman named FC Schalke 04’s new captain

On Thursday morning (11/7), head coach Karel Geraerts announced the club's new captain and team council for the new season.

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Defender Felipe Sanchez signs for FC Schalke 04

Centre-back Felipe Sanchez has joined the Royal Blues from Argentine top-flight side Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal valid until 30th June 2028 and will train for the first time on Tuesday (9/7) at the training camp in Mittersill.

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